Median Age
50 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
19%
Over 65
28%
Capistrano Beach
Capistrano Beach, CA Area Guide
Laidback beach-town vibe in Dana Point
Coastal
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Scenic
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Laidback
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Suburban
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Situated at the southern end of Dana Point, Capistrano Beach is a relaxed coastal community between San Clemente and Doheny State Beach. Capistrano Beach, also referred to as “Capo Beach,” is picturesque with jagged cliffs overlooking the Pacific and offering ample opportunities for outdoor recreation.
Capo Beach has managed to avoid over-commercialization, lending residents a tranquil atmosphere overall along with plenty of peaceful apartments, condos, and houses to choose from. Capo Beach is also just a short drive away from excellent shopping at the Outlets at San Clemente. Convenience to I-5 and the Pacific Coast Highway make getting around from Capistrano Beach a breeze.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$106,018
Average: $141,666
Education
2,491
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,397
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Capistrano Beach has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
35%
Non-Renters
65%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
33%
Other Education
67%
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Capistrano Beach Park
- Doheny State Beach
- San Clemente State Beach
- Salt Creek Beach
- San Onofre State Beach
Airports
- John Wayne/Orange County
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.